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Leo Cullen will be looking to hit the upcoming season running after losing out the Pro12 title to Connacht and a disappointing performance in the Champions Cup. Leinster have adopted a very similar style to Ireland recently, playing low-risk/high defence rugby, which is unsurprising given that Leinster players make up the majority of the Irish […]
Following last season’s fourth-placed finish and narrowly missing out on a quarter-final place in Europe, coach Les Kiss is determined they can overcome Clermont, Exeter and Bordeaux-Begles for a knockout place this year. Ulster’s well-rounded forwards and explosive backs have proved troublesome for many teams over the past year, being the only team to beat […]
As September and the start of a new season grow nearer, Munster will be eager to put the 2015/16 season behind them. The three-time Pro12 winners were lucky to receive a place in this year’s Champions Cup after finishing sixth last year and third in their Champions Cup pool. And with a large portion of […]
With the beginning of the 2016/17 season drawing nearer, the reigning champions will undoubtedly be gearing up for a strong start to the year. Connacht received praise week after week as coach Pat Lam incorporated a more “Southern Hemisphere” style to the team’s game plan, with their quick, running rugby outshining many other teams in […]
The penultimate round of the Pro12 has come to a close and the top of the table has been shaken up once again. Glasgow move two points clear at the top of the table for the first time this season. A draw against Connacht next week will be enough to secure a home semi-final. Connacht […]
There is now just over a month left until the 2015/16 season comes to a close and nothing is certain. Two rounds remain for the teams to make their moves before the final game in Murrayfield on the 27th of May. Leinster remain unable to shake Connacht loose, which was to be expected given bonus […]
A crucial weekend for many teams in the Pro12 ends with some interesting results as the end grows nearer. With the Six Nations now at an end, many international players return to their clubs to bolster the ranks. Munster will now look to get their season back on track with a definitive win over Zebre. […]
Ireland took their first win of this year’s Six Nations Championship in a nine try flood against an injury-laden Italian team. Italy gave an early surge which worried Irish fans but Ireland dominated comfortably after their first try. Read more in our Match Report here. Donnacha Ryan was announced as the Six Nations man of […]
Ireland did well to silence their critics with an impressive nine-try victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium for their first win in this year’s Six Nations. Italy looked to start strong, almost scoring in the first three minutes but a crucial tackle by Conor Murray knocked an unfortunate Gonzalo Garcia’s foot into touch. Ireland […]
With the second break in Six Nations rugby this week many international players have been released to their clubs for the weekend to both the delight of their clubs and dismay of their opposition. While another bonus point win for competition leaders Connacht and a win against Ospreys for second place Leinster all but secures […]
With the semi-finals looming ever closer it is still anyone’s game. The top 4 spots are there to lose for Connacht, Leinster, Scarlets and Ulster. However, Munster, Edinburgh and Glasgow may yet stake a claim. While Connacht hold on to their top spot, they may regret not securing a bonus point with Leinster creeping up […]
A weeks break from Six Nations rugby saw several international player released to their respective clubs for this weekends’ round in the Pro12. While the competition table grows more defined with the top four teams beginning to pull away, only a difference of eight points lies between the fourth and fifth placed teams on the […]